Braves' Chris Sale Sends Message as Calls Mount for Season-Ending Injury Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Atlanta Braves are sliding even further down the standings as they’re currently in the midst of a three-game losing streak, which has dropped them to 47–66 on the season.

I think being able to get some innings under my belt this year is going to protect me for next year,” Sale said.

The Atlanta Braves' reigning Cy Young Award winner could miss the rest of the year after Brian Snitker provided a discouraging update.